The Babonneau bandit has been charged

25 year old Reynolds Alfred of Carielle, Castries, has been formally charged for the offence of Robbery. On Sunday, April 16, about 1:00am a male individual, believed to be Reynolds Alfred, entered a shop located at Cacao, Babonneau, armed with a firearm, making off with a sum of money. Persons in the area provided assistance and subdued the suspect, who sustained injuries in the process. He was conveyed to the Victoria Hospital, by police personnel, where he received medical treatment. Reynolds Alfred appeared before the First District Court in Castries for a bail hearing and was remanded in custody until Thursday, May 11, 2017. On Thursday, April 20, 2017, a team of law enforcement officials proceeded to a location at Hill 20, Babonneau. During that time, they gave chase to two males, who were not apprehended. In the process, a submachine gun was recovered, believed to be the weapon used during the abovementioned robbery. No one has been arrested in connection to this operation; however, police are actively pursuing leads in the matter.